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The Philippines has instituted the electronic passport (ePassport) system for all its citizens. The ePassport features microchip technology and a host of other security features thereby ensuring that Philippine passports are virtually tamper-proof. ePassport issuance is also compliant with the security standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The Philippine ePassport has an integrated circuit (chip) within its pages containing data that are essential in verifying the identity of the passport holder. These include the personal biographical information found on the data page of the passport, the biometrics of the passport holder, the unique chip identification number, and a digital signature to verify the authenticity of the data stored on the chip. The chip technology allows the information stored in an ePassport to be read by special chip readers at almost every international port of entry. 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS: 

  • When to Apply:  The Consulate General advises all Philippine passport holders, whose passports are expiring within the next 6 months, to renew their passports.  
  • Personal Appearance:  All Filipino citizens applying for passports with the Philippine Consulate General will no longer need to submit photographs, as their picture, together with their fingerprints and signature, will be taken on-site.  This means that all passport applicants, regardless of age, are henceforth required to appear personally.  
  • Required Documentation: To avoid delays, please ensure that all required documents are included in your application.  Please note that the consular officer reserves the right to require additional documents from an applicant to prove their identity and/or citizenship, and ensure accurate and complete personal data entries.  
  • Processing Time:  The Consulate General receives and processes applications for ePassports, which are then sent to the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila for printing and issuance. Please allow six to eight weeks for the processing and release of your passport.   
  • Passport Fees: Passport fees are non-refundable.  Accepted payment methods include cash or money order, debit/credit card (3% convenience fee applies), bank draft, certified check or cashier’s check, made payable to "Philippine Consulate General". Personal checks are not accepted.  
  • Release:  All passports will be released by mail. Please prepare postage stamps worth $10.10. The Philippine Consulate General assumes no responsibility for any delay or loss during mail delivery, or while the documents are in the custody of the courier service.   
  • After Getting your Passport:  Once you receive your passport, there are a few important steps you should take: 
  1. Check the Details. Verify that all personal information is correct.
  2. Sign Your Passport. Immediately sign the third page of your passport booklet. 
  3. Make Copies. Make photocopies of your passport data page. Keep at least one copy at home and take another copy with you when you travel, stored separately from your actual passport. Take note of the following details: passport number, date of issue, date of expiry, and place of issue.
  4. Store It Safely. When not in use, store your passport in a secure place to prevent it from being lost or stolen.
  5. Take Care of Your Passport. Do not staple anything on the passport booklet, especially the covers, as this may damage the electronic chip and render the ePassport unreadable. Any unauthorized changes will invalidate the passport and may incur legal penalties.
  6. Check the Validity of Your Passport. Regularly check the validity of your passport and plan to renew it at least nine (9) months before it expires to avoid any travel disruptions.   

HOW TO APPLY:

By appointment through passport.gov.ph (Except for emergency travel to the Philippines due to medical treatment or death in the family).  

REQUIREMENTS

NEW E-PASSPORT (ADULT)  

Use this checklist if: 

  • You are an adult getting your first passport
  • Your most recent Philippine passport was green, brown, or maroon (with no chip)
  • You are getting your first passport after reacquiring your Philippine citizenship (dual citizen) 

PASSPORT RENEWAL (ADULT)   

Use this checklist if: 

  • Your most recent passport is an e-passport (maroon with chip logo on the cover)
  • Your e-passport is expired/expiring
  • Your e-passport is still valid but your name has changed due to marriage, annulment, or Philippine court order
  • Your e-passport is still valid but your appearance cannot be recognized from your e-passport photo  

MINOR’S PASSPORT (NEW AND RENEWAL)   

Use this checklist if: 

  • You are getting a new passport for your child under age 18
  • You are renewing the passport of your child under age 18

LOST/DAMAGED PASSPORT   

Use this checklist if: 

  • You lost your valid passport but do not have an urgent travel
  • You lost your expired passport
  • Your passport was damaged or mutilated
  • Your passport’s physical appearance or composition has materially changed

NEW E-PASSPORT (ADULT)  

1. Passport Application Form 

  • Printed Passport Application Form 
  • You will receive the application form with your appointment confirmation
  • Book your appointment here.  

2. Birth Certificate 

  • One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of the birth certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on security paper
  • See sample here
  • The name on your passport will follow the name on your PSA birth certificate.
  • If you do not have a birth certificate issued by the PSA on security paper, please order online through psahelpline.ph or psaserbilis.com.ph.
  • If born outside the Philippines, first report your birth to the appropriate Embassy/Consulate. You can use your Report of Birth for your passport application at the same Embassy/Consulate that issued it, up to one year from the issue date.  

3. Proof of Philippine Citizenship 

  • One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of proof of current Philippine citizenship, such as permanent resident card, visa, work permit, or dual citizenship identification certificate 

4. For Brown/Green/Maroon (No Chip) Passport Holders 

  • Original and one (1) photocopy of the brown/green/maroon passport data page  

5. For Foreign Passport Holders 

  • Original and one (1) photocopy of foreign passport data page  

6. For Change of Name 

  • One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of PSA-issued documents that will support the change of name such as: 
  1. Marriage certificate / Report of Marriage
  2. Annotated birth certificate
  3. Annotated marriage contract to show annulment/divorce/court order
  4. Marriage and death certificate of spouse
  5. (For married women) Notarized Affidavit of Explanation that includes request for the reversion of maiden name in the Philippine passport or travel document and stating she has not hitherto availed of the reversion and any existing government-issued valid ID accepted reflecting the maiden name. 

       Note: This mode of reversion can only be done once. 

  • The name on your passport will follow the name on your PSA documents. We cannot use non-PSA documents as a basis for name change. 
  • If you do not have your civil registration certificate (marriage or death)  issued by the PSA on security paper, please order online through psahelpline.ph or psaserbilis.com.ph
  • If married outside the Philippines, first report your marriage to the appropriate Embassy/Consulate. You can use your Report of Marriage for your passport application at the same Embassy/Consulate that issued it, up to one year from the issue date.  

7. Valid Government-issued photo ID with one (1) photocopy such as driver’s license or State ID  

8. Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope 

9. Payment 

  • USD 60.00 processing fee (non-refundable)
  • Accepted payment methods include cash or money order, debit/credit card (3% convenience fee applies), bank draft, certified check or cashier’s check, made payable to "Philippine Consulate General". Personal checks are not accepted.  

PASSPORT RENEWAL (ADULT) 

1. Passport Application Form 

  • Printed Passport Application Form 
  • You will receive the application form with your appointment confirmation
  • Book your appointment here.  

2. Latest Philippine Passport 

  • Original and one (1) photocopy of Philippine passport data page  

3. Proof of Philippine Citizenship 

  • One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of proof of current Philippine citizenship, such as permanent resident card, visa, work permit, or dual citizenship identification certificate  

4. For Foreign Passport Holders 

  • Original and one (1) photocopy of foreign passport data page  

5. For Change of Name 

  • One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of PSA-issued documents that will support the change of name such as:  
  1. Marriage certificate / Report of Marriage
  2. Annotated birth certificate
  3. Annotated marriage contract to show annulment/divorce/court order
  4. Marriage and death certificate of spouse
  5. (For married women) Notarized Affidavit of Explanation that includes request for the reversion of maiden name in the Philippine passport or travel document and stating she has not hitherto availed of the reversion and any existing government-issued valid ID accepted reflecting the maiden name. 

       Note: This mode of reversion can only be done once. 

  • The name on your passport will follow the name on your PSA documents. We cannot use non-PSA documents as a basis for name change. 
  • If you do not have your civil registration certificate (marriage or death)  issued by the PSA on security paper, please order online through psahelpline.ph or psaserbilis.com.ph
  • If married outside the Philippines, first report your marriage to the appropriate Embassy/Consulate. You can use your Report of Marriage for your passport application at the same Embassy/Consulate that issued it, up to one year from the issue date.  

6. Valid Government-issued photo ID with one (1) photocopy such as driver’s license or State ID  

7. Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope 

8. Payment 

  • USD 60.00 processing fee (non-refundable)
  • Accepted payment methods include cash or money order, debit/credit card (3% convenience fee applies), bank draft, certified check or cashier’s check, made payable to "Philippine Consulate General". Personal checks are not accepted. 

 MINOR’S PASSPORT (NEW AND RENEWAL) 

1. Passport Application Form 

  • Printed Passport Application Form 
  • You will receive the application form with your appointment confirmation
  • Book your appointment here.  

2. Birth Certificate 

  • One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of the birth certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on security paper
  • See sample here
  • The name on your passport will follow the name on your PSA birth certificate.
  • If you do not have a birth certificate issued by the PSA on security paper, please order online through psahelpline.ph or psaserbilis.com.ph.
  • If born outside the Philippines, first report your birth to the appropriate Embassy/Consulate. You can use your Report of Birth for your passport application at the same Embassy/Consulate that issued it, up to one year from the issue date. 

3. Proof of Philippine Citizenship 

  • One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of proof of current Philippine citizenship, such as permanent resident card, visa, work permit, or dual citizenship identification certificate  

4. Latest Philippine Passport 

  • Original and one (1) photocopy of Philippine passport data page, if available  

5. Personal Appearance of Parent or Authorized Adult Companion 

  • Original and one (1) photocopy of both parents’ valid ID  
  • (IF PARENTS ARE UNMARRIED AND THE MOTHER IS NOT THE CHILD’S COMPANION) Original and one (1) photocopy of a notarized Special Power of Attorney and Affidavit of Support and Consent executed by the mother
  • (If application is not lodged by the parent/s) Passport or valid Government- issued photo ID of authorized adult companion 

 6. For Foreign Passport Holders

  • Original and one (1) photocopy of foreign passport data page

 7.  Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope 

8. Payment 

  • USD 60.00 processing fee (non-refundable)
  • Accepted payment methods include cash or money order, debit/credit card (3% convenience fee applies), bank draft, certified check or cashier’s check, made payable to "Philippine Consulate General". Personal checks are not accepted.  

LOST/DAMAGED PASSPORT 

1. Passport Application Form 

  • Printed Passport Application Form 
  • You will receive the application form with your appointment confirmation
  • Book your appointment here.

2. Latest Philippine Passport 

  • (IF LOST) One (1) photocopy of the Philippine passport data page
  • (IF MUTILATED) Original and one (1) photocopy of the Philippine passport data page

3. Birth Certificate 

4. Proof of Philippine Citizenship 

  • One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of proof of current Philippine citizenship, such as permanent resident card, visa, work permit, or dual citizenship identification certificate

5. Affidavit 

  • (IF LOST) One (1) original notarized Affidavit of Loss
  • (IF MUTILATED) One (1) original notarized Affidavit of Destruction/Mutilation
  • Templates available here:  Consular Forms 

6. Police Report 

  • (IF LOST) One (1) original police report

7. For Change of Name 

  • One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of PSA-issued documents that will support the change of name such as:  
  1. Marriage certificate / Report of Marriage
  2. Annotated birth certificate
  3. Annotated marriage contract to show annulment/divorce/court order
  4. Marriage and death certificate of spouse
  5. (For married women) Notarized Affidavit of Explanation that includes request for the reversion of maiden name in the Philippine passport or travel document and stating she has not hitherto availed of the reversion and any existing government-issued valid ID accepted reflecting the maiden name. 

       Note: This mode of reversion can only be done once. 

  • The name on your passport will follow the name on your PSA documents. We cannot use non-PSA documents as a basis for name change. 
  • If you do not have your issued by the PSA on security paper, please order online through psahelpline.ph or psaserbilis.com.ph
  • If married outside the Philippines, first report your marriage to the appropriate Embassy/Consulate. You can use your Report of Marriage for your passport application at the same Embassy/Consulate that issued it, up to one year from the issue date. 

8. Valid Government-issued photo ID with one (1) photocopy such as driver’s license or State ID  

9. Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope 

10. Payment 

  • USD 150.00 processing fee for lost passport (non-refundable)
  • USD 60.00 processing fee for mutilated passport (non-refundable)
    • Accepted payment methods include cash or money order, debit/credit card (3% convenience fee applies), bank draft, certified check or cashier’s check, made payable to "Philippine Consulate General". Personal checks are not accepted. 

 

CITIZEN'S CHARTER 

Passport Issuance

Filipinos apply for a Philippine passport, the official government-issued document, which certifies the holder's identity and nationality and entitles them to travel under its protection to and from foreign countries.

Office or Division:

Passport Section

Classification:

Complex

Type of Transaction:

G2C

Who may avail:

Filipino citizens

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS

WHERE TO SECURE

Confirmed online appointment (except for those who can avail of the Courtesy Lane including seniors, pregnant women, persons with disabilities, and minors 7 years old and below)

www.passport.gov.ph or a link to the site through the Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu website (honolulupcg.dfa.gov.ph)

Accomplished Passport Application Form

Emailed to the applicant after securing an online appointment

Personal appearance

  

Self-addressed USPS priority envelope with postage stamps at the prevailing rate

US Post Office

New Application

  

Birth Certificate or Report of Birth (Original and 1 photocopy)

Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)

Birth Certificate or Report of Birth (Original and 1 photocopy)

PSA

For dual citizens:  Original Identification Certificate, Oath of Allegiance, or Order of Approval issued by the Philippine Foreign Service Post or the Philippine Bureau of Immigration

Applicant

Renewal

  

Latest Philippine passport (original and photocopy of data page)

Applicant

Valid ID showing proof of Philippine citizenship, i.e., Alien/Green card (original and photocopy)

Applicant

If proof of citizenship is unavailable:  Affidavit of Citizenship or Sworn Statement

Can be executed by applicant at the PCG or before a notary public

Documents to support name change (Original and 1 photocopy):

For married women:  Marriage Certificate or Report of Marriage (Note: If applicant opts to retain maiden name, a Marriage Contract is not required.)

For name change:  Annotated Birth Certificate

For reversion to maiden name:  Annotated Marriage Contract to show annulment/divorce/court ordered instruction, Death Certificate of spouse, or Affidavit, as applicable.

PSA

Lost ePassport

  

Same requirements as for a new applicant.

  

Affidavit of Loss

Can be executed by applicant at the PCG or before a notary public

Police Report

Police station

CLIENT STEPS

AGENCY ACTIONS

FEES TO BE PAID

PROCESSING TIME

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

1. Go to PCG on day and time of appointment; wait for number to be called.

 For Courtesy Lane clients, log-in at Qless kiosk and wait for number to be called.

1.Summon client.

None

1 minute (for CL applicants to log-in)

Processor

Passport Section

1.  Submit application form and supporting documents for processing and evaluation.  

2. Receive, assess and evaluate completeness and authenticity of documents.

If applicable, cancel old passport.

None

5 minutes

Processor

Passport Section

2.    Submit application with copies of supporting documents to the Cashier and pay the required fee/s.

3. Receive payment and issue Official Receipt.

USD 60 (Passport – new or renewal)

 USD 25/document (Affidavit)

USD 150 (Lost Passport)

3 minutes

Collecting Officer

Cashier

4.       Submit application form and supporting documents, and have data encoded and biometrics (photo, fingerprint scan, and e-signature) taken. Application process ends.                              

4.1 Check form and documents.

4.2.    Retrieve/ Encode applicant’s personal information.

4.3.    Scan pertinent documents for electronic file.

4.4.    Capture biometrics.

4.5.    Request applicant to review and approve personal details.

4.6.    Inform applicant of passport release.

  

7 minutes     

Encoder

Passport Section

5. Wait for processing of passport.

5. Checks and signs passport application, and transmits it to DFA-Manila.

None

2 minutes

Signing Officer

Passport Section
 

5.1. Process, print passport and ship passport to PCG.

None

4 to 6 weeks

DFA - Manila
 

6. Receive passport from Property Officer, match with application, place in envelope and mail.

None

5 minutes

Consular Assistant

Passport Section

SUBTOTAL

      

TOTAL

Varies based on applicant’s circumstances

15 minutes

(Steps 2 – 4 only)